Tom Hiddleston

REVIEW: JOURNEY FREEDOM TOUR JAPAN 2024

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the legendary American rock band JOURNEY made a triumphant return to Japan after seven years. Their Osaka performance on November 19, 2024, marked a resounding start to their tour, captivating the audience with iconic hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways.” The two-hour set left an indelible impression on all who attended.

Discount Tickets For THE TEMPEST Available For Under 30s, Key Workers, and Those Receiving Government Benefits

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on sale details for the previously announced £25 tickets for under 30s, key workers and those receiving government benefits for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver.

Hunter Regian Launches New Entertainment Venture

Theatre producer Hunter Regian has just announced the launch of Regian Entertainment- a boutique firm focused on the many layers of theatrical business from producing, general management, consulting, event management to investor relations with more to come. Find out more about the new company here.

Disney+ Originals Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Including HAWKEYE, AHSOKA, & More

The Walt Disney Company has revealed that four all-new collector’s editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios will be available on 4K UHD on December 3. The titles include Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Hawkeye, and Loki.

Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd

​ In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nomintaed and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. Check out the director's extenisve list of London and New York credits here or recap on some highlights below! In 2008, Lloyd was made the associate director of the Donmar Warehouse. His 2008 production of Piaf transferred to the West End and to Buenos Aires. In 2008 he directed The Pride at the Royal Court, for which he won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. His 2010 production of Passion won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Elena Roger sings from Passion at the 2010 Olivier Awards: In 2013, the Ambassador Theatre Group launched The Jamie Lloyd Company. As the  artistic director at Trafalgar Studios in 2013, Lloyd featured three productions: a revival of The Pride, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, and Macbeth, starring James McAvoy and Claire Foy, which received an Olivier nomination for Best Revival.  A second Trafalgar Transformed season opened in July 2014 with Richard III starring Martin Freeman, East is East, and The Ruling Class, again starring James McAvoy. In the same year, Lloyd directed Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit, and Jamie Parker. Starry productions in the following years included The Homecoming starring Gemma Chan and John Simm; The Maids , starring Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, and Laura Carmichael; and Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Lloyd's 2019 production of Evita, which played the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, earned two Olivier nominations and was lead by Samantha Pauly. Soon after, he brought Harold Pinter's Betrayal to Broadway, starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Carlie Cox. The production marked his first Tony nomination. Hightlights from Evita:  Ad for Betrayal on Broadway: In 2019, Lloyd revealed plans to direct and produce a series of three plays at the Playhouse Theatre in collaboration with The Jamie Lloyd Company. The lineup included a new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac featuring James McAvoy; a version of The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke, adapted by Anya Reiss; and A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain in the lead role. The latter opened on Broadway in 2023 (second Tony nomination). Cyrano de Bergerac would go on to play BAM in 2022. Highlights from The Seagull: Highlights from Cyrano de Bergerac:  Highlights from A Doll's House: Lloyd returned to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with his revival of Sunset Boulevard in late 2023. The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, won an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Lloyd won for Best Director. Earlier this year, Lloyd returned to the West End to direct Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which played a limited engagement in 2024.  Lloyd and Scherzinger talk Sunset Boulevard: Sunset Boulevard will open on October 20, 2024 at the St. James Theatre. ​

Tickets On Sale Next Month For The Jamie Lloyd Company's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on sale dates for its new production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston (Benedick) and Hayley Atwell (Beatrice), directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Terence Rattigan's SUMMER 1954 Opens at Theatre Royal Bath in October Prior to a UK Tour

Multiple award winners Siân Phillips, Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti lead an ensemble cast directed by James Dacre performing Terence Rattigan’s most personal one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version, which are paired for the first time to capture one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago. Together, they present Rattigan as one of the great twentieth century chroniclers of the paradoxes of the human heart. 

Full Cast Set For THE TEMPEST, Led By Sigourney Weaver

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, The Tempest opens on Thursday 19 December, with previews from 7 December 2024, running until 1 February 2025.

Video: Disney Celebrates 85 Years of Marvel with New Brand Spot

In celebration of 85 years of Marvel, The Walt Disney Company released a new brand spot that takes a look back at Marvel storytelling through the years as well as gives a sneak peek at what’s to come with new clips from upcoming projects that are debuting as part of this spot.

POETRY AT THE CORONET Announced for Autumn and Winter 2024

POETRY AT THE CORONET has been announced for Autumn and Winter 2024.

The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division

Theater director Jamie Lloyd will be making a foray into filmmaking. As part of his Jamie Lloyd Company, the director 'will set up a separate film division and work with new partners from the film world.' This news follows his company's recent split from Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) earlier this year.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sigourney Weaver Will Make West End Debut in THE TEMPEST This December

Sigourney Weaver will make her West End debut as Prospero in The Jamie Lloyd Company's new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning this December. Additionally, Tom Hiddleston will lead Much Ado About Nothing next year.

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

INTERVIEW :TAKUMI SAITOH [OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 AMBASSADOR]

​​​​​​​Takumi Saitoh : An actor who has been active in various fields such as movies, TV series, and commercials. He gained attention for his role as Aya Ueto's partner in the drama 'Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon'. Other notable works include the dramas 'Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri（臨床犯罪学者 火村英生の推理）” and “Saijo no Meii（最上の命医）'. He also appeared in the movie 'Shin Ultraman（シン・ウルトラマン）' among others. He served as an ambassador for Osaka Comic Con 2024, held at Intex Osaka from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the interview with him on the first day.

FEATURE: 11 CELEBRITIES GATHERED AT OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 GRAND FINALE

This time, ambassador Takumi Saitoh, and celebrities such as Norman Reedus, Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights from the grand finale on the last day.

FEATURE: MARVEL'S LOKI AND SYLVIE IN JAPAN! [TOM & SOPHIA] OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 CELEBRITY STAGE

Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and other celebrities visited Japan for Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show featuring these two who co-starred in the MARVEL’s 'Loki' during the event. Tom Hiddleston : A talented actor known for his role as Loki in 'Avengers' series, having won numerous awards including the Golden Globe. His notable works include dramas like 'Loki.' Sophia Di Martino : Became instantly famous for her role as Sylvie in the series “Loki”.

Feature: 9 Celebrities Gathered at Osaka Comic Con 2024 Opening Ceremony

Tokyo and Osaka Comic Con: Since 2016, a pop culture festival providing opportunities for communication with celebrities and artists, exhibition of props used in movies, and interaction among cosplay enthusiasts. In the past, celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom gathered, and the 2nd Osaka Comic Con 2024 took place over three days from May 3rd. This time, celebrities such as Norman Reedus, Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights of the opening ceremony on the first day.

Review: THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Theatre Royal Bath

Tamsin Greig is a marvel as Hester Collyer in Lindsay Posner's new revival of Terence Rattigan's 1950s classic, The Deep Blue Sea, at Theatre Royal Bath's intimate, 126-seater Ustinov Studio.

Sean Foley Will Step Down as Birmingham Rep's Artistic Director

Birmingham Rep announced that Sean Foley will step down as Artistic Director this summer following his forthcoming production of Withnail and I.